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Old 01-28-2011, 10:34 AM
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Update on my '66 Vert project...
a bit more update on the Dart restoration...

Old engine:
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New suspension components:
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What do you think? :P Comments pls...

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Old 01-28-2011, 01:21 PM
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You are really going all out. It looks amazing! I can't believe how great it looks. You've put a lot of hard work and time into it, thats for sure.
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Old 01-28-2011, 05:39 PM
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Good work. Be careful painting inside the engine. The overspray on the valvetrain isn't good for the internals.
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Old 01-28-2011, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy4Carz.Com
Good work. Be careful painting inside the engine. The overspray on the valvetrain isn't good for the internals.
Noted. will clean the overspray before i put the rocker cover on. Thanks
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Old 01-30-2011, 06:50 AM
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Looks great, needing any parts I have 4 66s.
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Old 02-15-2011, 03:38 AM
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Chrome parts...
Its public holiday here today (tuesday) and i went and picked-up some chrome parts i sent earlier... Here are some pictures:

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And no none of them are new/NOS... all my OLD parts after refurbish...

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Old 02-15-2011, 04:55 AM
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They look new!
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Old 02-15-2011, 02:10 PM
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they really look great
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Old 02-15-2011, 04:15 PM
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They look awesome!
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Old 02-22-2011, 12:17 AM
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Not much to update other than Im just proud of my "refurbished" batt tray hehehhee.

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Now (same old tray!)
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Saved me $70 for a set of new batt tray ...
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Old 02-22-2011, 08:20 AM
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baaaaaaad ***.
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Old 02-22-2011, 08:39 AM
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looking good!! never seen anyone paint the K member same color as the body, looks good!
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Old 02-26-2011, 07:04 AM
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Starting to look more like a dodge dart...

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I hope you '66 owners love my tail lights...

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and finally... my newly "refurbished" dash...

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that is beautiful it is a lot of time and it will pay off in the end
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Old 02-28-2011, 12:33 AM
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Nice Pics on a nice car.
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Old 03-04-2011, 01:59 PM
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That’s a cool looking convertible you have there........That will be awesome cruzing around in your Malaysia climate.
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Old 03-05-2011, 03:42 AM
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A few more pictures of the Dodge for you

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Starting to look more like a Dodge Dart eh?
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its looking really good
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Old 03-06-2011, 02:35 AM
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its looking really good
Do you think Mopar Muscle Mag might want to feature my car once shes all done up? Being a rare factory RHD and all...
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Old 03-06-2011, 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 1966DartConvertible
Do you think Mopar Muscle Mag might want to feature my car once shes all done up? Being a rare factory RHD and all...
Heck forget about how rare it maybe, they may want to run an article simply because of the awesome job you done!
Very nice indeed!
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Heck forget about how rare it maybe, they may want to run an article simply because of the awesome job you done!
Very nice indeed!
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Old 03-06-2011, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 1966DartConvertible
Do you think Mopar Muscle Mag might want to feature my car once shes all done up? Being a rare factory RHD and all...
I would think so. You can always try, and the worst they'd say is no. I'd definetly give it a shot.
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I think it would be a great MOPAR Muscle story. Its a fine looking car and the logistics just to get the parts you needed is a story in itself. I just received this months copy of M/M. There is a article about the proper way to photograph your car for submission to the magazine. Go for it. That is a centerfold vehicle
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Not much to update - just some wiring work done.

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Got this for US$9.99... not perfect but beggars cant be choosy

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Not factory I know, but I think it will look cleaner this way (relays etc. hidden inside the glovebox)

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lookin good....what wiring harness are you using?
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lookin good....what wiring harness are you using?
None Re-wiring the car from scratch... i.e. one by one... from front lights, to the dash lights, to the tail lights...
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Absolutely impressive!
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A bit more update on my Dart project...

Wiring done... now off to upholstery shop...

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Beep Beep...

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Dash light on
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Wiring/relays hidden under the dash/in the glovebox
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Not bad for a "Malaysian product" eh?
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A little update on the Dodge... slowly but surely getting there... Chrome trimmings next!

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Windshield getting ready to be installed...

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Rubber seal installed...

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Yeayyy!!! The best part not even a single cent paid! All DIY with a couple of "friends"...
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Installed the trimmings...
During the weekend, I went to the upholstery shop and installed some of the trimmings... Here are some pictures:

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Still work in progress I know..

Note the car is neither cleaned nor polished

Hope u like it!
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